you don't have to be a turtle (rewrite)

so you've left your heart wide open
and the going's getting rough
you've spent your whole life hoping
someday you'll be good enough
to find someone who loves you
who won't put himself above you
I know it's natural to be afraid
but now you'll see some changes made

          you don't have to be a turtle
          but you need a shell
          to protect you from
          rejection
          you know, love's the highest hurdle
          so respect yourself
          take care of your heart

you're looking for a lover
to treat you the way you should
you're hiding undercover
while you search the neighborhood
I know that you've been waiting
up all night anticipating
feels like everything is going wrong
but someday all this will make you strong

         you don't have to be a turtle
          but you need a shell
          to protect you from
          rejection
          you know, love's the highest hurdle
          so respect yourself
          take care of your heart

I know it's hard now
but if you're willing to start now
you won't be standing apart now
love's gonna come your way

         you don't have to be a turtle
          but you need a shell
          to protect you from
          rejection
          you know, love's the highest hurdle
          so respect yourself
          take care of your heart